Our school vision
Kind Hearts, Wise Minds
In our school, kind hearts, wise minds means that we care deeply about who children are becoming as well as what they are learning.
We nurture kind hearts by creating a caring, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected and shows increasing empathy.
We develop wise minds through high quality teaching of a rich, engaging curriculum - one that encourages curiosity, thinking, empathy and understanding.
Rooted in Christian values and welcoming families of all faiths and none, we celebrate the diversity of our community. Our aim is for every child to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally, leaving us confident, empathetic, and well prepared for the future.
What is the theological underpinning of the schools' vision?
Our vision of kind hearts, wise minds is rooted in the biblical call to live with love and understanding.
Jesus teaches us to treat others as we would wish to be treated (Luke 6:31), placing kindness and empathy at the heart of relationships. The book of Proverbs reminds us that wisdom grows through listening and learning (Proverbs 1:5), shaping how we think, act, and make choices.
Together, these teachings affirm that true flourishing comes when compassion guides our actions and wisdom guides our learning, enabling every child to grow as a thoughtful learner and caring member of our community.
What is Collective Worship and how does it promote the school vision?
At St Margaret’s Lee, we are committed to offering high-quality collective worship, which we see as central to fostering a strong sense of community and to expressing the school’s Christian vision, Kind Hearts, Wise Minds.
Collective worship is the unique heartbeat of the school: a time that is welcoming, inclusive, and exemplifies the principles of Christian hospitality, while seeking to meet the needs of all. Worship is collective in that it involves meeting, exploring, questioning, and responding to one another and, for some, to God.
Many pupils and staff come from homes of different faith backgrounds, as well as of no faith background. Moreover, pupils will naturally be at different stages of their spiritual journey during their time in school.
If you would like to learn more about Collective Worship at St Margarets' Lee, please click on the button to view our Collective Worship Policy.
How can the school's vision be seen in the classroom and playground?
In the classroom, our vision of Kind hearts, wise minds comes to life through warm, respectful relationships and purposeful learning every day. Children are encouraged to listen, collaborate, and show compassion for one another, while also being challenged to think deeply, ask questions, and explore ideas with curiosity and confidence. Lessons are inclusive and engaging, celebrating different perspectives and experiences, so that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow both as a learner and as a person.
In the playground, Kind hearts, wise minds is seen in the way children play, care, and look out for one another. Pupils are encouraged to include others, resolve problems calmly, and show respect and empathy in their words and actions. Through teamwork, active play, and positive relationships, children learn important social skills, build resilience, and develop independence, helping them to grow into confident, thoughtful members of our school community.
What does the school mean by 'courageous advocacy'?
In St Margaret’s Lee, courageous advocacy is about standing up for justice, dignity and fairness, inspired by the teachings of Jesus and the school’s Christian vision, and empowering children to use their voices to make a positive difference. It's putting our school vision into practice.
Giving pupils a voice
Children are encouraged to speak up about issues that matter to them, both locally and globally, and to understand that their voices can bring about change.
Acting out of compassion and justice
Pupils learn to recognise injustice, inequality and need, and are supported to respond with empathy, generosity and action, reflecting Jesus’ call to love others.
Understanding local and global need
Children engage with real-world issues — such as poverty, environmental care, fairness and inclusion — developing awareness of how actions can impact others.
Moving beyond fundraising
While charitable giving is valued, our courageous advocacy goes further: pupils learn why action is needed, challenge unfairness, and explore how they can influence attitudes, behaviours and systems.
Rooted in Christian vision and values
Advocacy is grounded in the school’s Christian vision and supported through worship, RE and the wider curriculum.
What does the school mean by 'spiritual development'?
In St Margaret’s Lee, spiritual development is about helping children grow in wisdom, compassion, hope and a sense of meaning, rooted in the Christian vision of human flourishing.
Developing a sense of self and purpose
Children are supported to ask big questions about life, faith and the world, to reflect on their own experiences, and to recognise their unique value as individuals made in the image of God.
Opportunities for reflection and spirituality
Regular opportunities for stillness, prayer and reflection are woven through school life — in collective worship, RE lessons and the wider curriculum — allowing pupils to wonder, pause and respond thoughtfully.
Engagement with Christian faith and respect for others
Children encounter the Christian story through worship, Bible teaching and school values, while also learning to respect and understand other faiths and worldviews.
Growing relationships and compassion
Spiritual development is nurtured through relationships — learning empathy, forgiveness, thankfulness and responsibility towards others, inspired by Jesus’ teachings of love and service.
Awe, wonder and responsibility
Pupils are encouraged to experience awe and wonder in creation, creativity and learning, and to reflect on their responsibility to care for the world and seek justice.